Part Five: Truth for the Family
is able to endure these hardships will be strong,
charismatic, and successful. And this is how I have
acquired my wealth.
4. Elimination of negative emotions and stinginess
(caga): The fourth virtue teaches us to rid ourselves
of bad tempers and stinginess. I always maintained
a good mood and tried to lend a helping hand to
others. These qualities have made me endearing to
my relatives, neighbors, superiors, and subordinates.
And when I started my own business, they were ready
to return the favor and warned me of the pitfalls. This
is how I have acquired my good friends.
Adhering to these four virtues has enabled me to advance
my career, to elevate my status, to provide for my family, and
to take care of our grandparents. And when they were alive, I
made sure that they offered food to those in need, especially
to the practicing spiritual people of our community, every day
to ensure their passages to heaven. Now that they are gone, I
will keep sending boonya to them until I am no longer capable
of doing so. And if you intend to improve yourself morally,
as well as your level of aptitude, in the way that I have been
doing all of my life, then you will stop wondering what the
purpose of life is. We are here to shut the door to hell, to keep
bettering ourselves, and to perform only good deeds until we
are rid of all kilesa and can finally go to Nibbana!"
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Family Wisdom